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Below Bridge 176, Springwell Lane
A navigation closure on the Grand Union Canal, 16 August 2026 to 21 August 2026 — 5 days.
Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk
- Waterway
- Grand Union Canal
- Region
- London and South East
- Started
- 16 August 2026
- Status
- Reopened 21 August 2026
- Days shut
- 5
- CRT reason
- Pollution Incident
- Cause
- Other cause
- Asset
- Canal or river
Cause and asset are read from the notice prose, not CRT fields; the reason above is CRT's own.
What CRT said it was for
Navigation reopened after Adler and Allans completed clean up and the removal of the boats blocking navigation.
Where
- Grand Union Canal: Lock 83, Springwell Lock to Bridge 176C (Sewer Pipe)
Updates · 5
0 days with no update after the last one.
21 August 2026 · 2 days since the previous
Addler and Allan will be on site this morning, 21/08/26, to finalise the clean up. This will hopefully allow the canal to be reopened this afternoon, withstanding any unforeseen complications.
19 August 2026 · 1 days since the previous
The contractor is currently progressing the clean up well. This is not yet complete. As of today we do not have an estimated date when the canal will reopen. Thank you for your patience.
Earlier updates · 3
18 August 2026 · 1 days since the previous
Please note that a contractor has begun containment and clean up in the area, relating to the pollution caused by the fire. The clean up will be completed as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.
17 August 2026 · 1 days since the previous
Due to the incident that occurred over the weekend the closure will remain in place until a solution can be implemented. Thank you for your patience. We will update as soon as more information is available.
16 August 2026 · 0 days since the previous
Due to a boating incident below Bridge 176, Springwell Lane, there is now a Navigation Closure between lock 83, Springwell Lock and Bridge 176C , until further notice. This will be reviewed tomorrow. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Cite this: Canal closures, “Below Bridge 176, Springwell Lane”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/01a00af6-9351-7ca4-9b42-046cc630d8f5.
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